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BUT I'M A CHEERLEADERUS, 1999. Directed by Jamie Babbit. 85 min. R.
Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Michelle Williams
Presented in partnership with the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre. Discussion to follow the film screening.
Megan considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn't that crazy about him. So she's stunned when her parents decide she's gay and send her to True Directions, a boot camp meant to alter her sexual orientation. While there, Megan meets a rebellious and unashamed teen lesbian, Graham. Though Megan still feels confused, she starts to have feelings for Graham.
“The film manages to take these dark feelings of shame and confusion, of family rejection and religious persecution and betrayal, and make it funny and cool and even a little romantic.” Riese Bernard, Autostraddle
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Film House, 250 St. Paul Street,St. Catharines, Canada
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